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Abstract

In this paper, the electromagnetic performances of partitioned stator flux modulation (PSFM) machines with different rotor structures are compared to highlight the advantages of the auxiliary rotor structures. Two novel auxiliary rotors are proposed to suppress electromagnetic vibration in PSFM machine. First, the PSFM machine topology and the analytical models for the outer air-gap permeance of the different rotors are introduced. Furthermore, a comparative analysis of the electromagnetic and vibrational performance between the different auxiliary rotor machines and the conventional rotor machine are conducted to validate the advantages of the proposed designs. Finally, machines with different auxiliary rotors are mounted onto the experimental platform for testing to validate the effectiveness of the theoretical analysis.

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